Dominic Webb
The latest ESG movers and shakers: New senior reporter joins Responsible Investor, HSBC appoints group head of climate transition.
Republicans in four US states have pushed back against trend, with one claiming ESG scores threaten to “usurp the legislative process”.
The latest developments in sustainable finance: 94 FTSE100 companies have at least one ethnically diverse director, Japanese investors complain of engagement difficulties.
Ministers from DWP and DEFRA will engage with schemes “to help them understand” deforestation issues and manage risk.
A weekly overview of ESG developments for fixed income: India to raise €2.8bn from green bonds, city of Auckland signs SLL, sustainability-linked derivative.
The proportion of bonds with a ‘greenium’ is down, but oversubscription remains higher than vanilla debt, saying Climate Bonds Initiative.
The latest ESG movers and shakers: IIGCC hiring policy director, DBS establishes board sustainability committee
EFRAG’s 21-member board includes representatives from industry groups, regulators and finance
The latest developments in ESG-related funds: JP Morgan AM to merge emerging markets funds, Eurazeo sells Reden Solar stake for €632m.
Passive manager excuses about ditching fossil fuels are “disingenuous”, says ShareAction.